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Original drypoint printed in colors on Somerset wove paper. Edition of 50, numbered in pencil lower left. Published by Crown Point Press, San Francisco; printed by Lawrence Hamlin at Crown Point Press. Sheet size: 45.7 x 50.8 cm (18 x 20 in) Image size: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in) Frame size: 55.2 x 60.0 x 3.8 cm (21 3/4 x 23 5/8 x 1 1/2 in)

In this intimate drypoint, three cows ascend a steep, sunlit hillside in close single file, their forms rendered with Thiebaud's characteristic warmth and understated humour. The rich, layered colour — earthy browns, pale yellows, and soft blues — is built through the drypoint's velvety burr, lending the pastoral scene a tactile luminosity. The steeply raked diagonal composition creates a sense of quiet movement and rural rhythm that is unmistakably Thiebaud. A beautiful example of his late printmaking, this work distils the Californian landscape tradition into a scene of gentle, affectionate observation that rewards sustained looking.

Wayne Thiebaud (USA, 1920–2021) was a celebrated painter known for his vibrant depictions of everyday objects like cakes, pies, and gumball machines. His textured brushwork and use of bold color captured the charm of Americana. A key figure in American art, Thiebaud bridged Pop Art and realism.

Thiebaud Wayne

Three Cows, 1991

Name: Three Cows, 1991
SKU: 17092
Price: 11300.00 USD
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Drypoint

DrypointDrypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised onto a plate using a sharp, pointed tool, typically a needle made of metal or diamond. Traditionally, copper plates were used, but today zinc, plexiglass, or acetate are also common. Drypoint is easier for drawing artists to master compared to engraving, as the needle technique resembles drawing with a pencil rather than the more complex burin used in engraving.

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Edition of 50

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My sin as a painter is that I just want to paint anything I want to paint - and
repaint.

- Wayne Thiebaud

Wayne Thiebaud (b. 1920 USA, d. 2021 USA) was an American painter best known for his vibrant depictions of everyday objects, particularly his iconic paintings of cakes, pies, and other desserts. His work is celebrated for its rich use of color, thickly applied paint, and a keen sense of light and shadow, which give his subjects a three-dimensional, almost tactile quality. Thiebaud's style blends Pop art sensibilities with a deep appreciation for traditional American realism, creating works that are both nostalgic and visually striking. Although often associated with Pop Art due to his focus on consumer goods, Thiebaud's work is distinguished by its emotional depth and subtle commentary on the passage of time and the pleasures of life. His paintings have been widely exhibited in major museums, including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, establishing him as a beloved figure in American art.

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What is Bay Area Figurative Art ?

The Bay Area Figurative Movement, which also goes by the names Bay Area Figurative School, Bay Area Figurative Art, or Bay Area Figuration, came to existence in San-Francisco Bay Area. This was in the mid-20th century, when a group of artists from the area stopped working on the then popular Abstract Expressionism for a preference to figuration in painting. The movement lasted a total of two decades during the 1950's and 1960's.

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Thiebaud Wayne

Three Cows, 1991

45.7 x 50.8 cm

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Three Cows, 1991

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